All Obituaries

Esther Jane Barker, 86, of South Wales, NY and formerly of Heuvelton, died peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at United Helpers RIverLedge in Ogdensburg.
Esther was born November 13, 1931 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late Earl Erwin and Lena Esther (Austin) Reynolds. She attended school on the Kelly Road and graduated from Heuvelton Central School and later from Ogdensburg Business School. Esther worked for Acco...

Esther Jane Barker, 86, of South Wales, NY and formerly of Heuvelton, died peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at United Helpers RIverLedge in Ogdensburg.
Esther was born November 13, 1931 in...

Jack N. Smith, 86, of Canton passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 09, 2018. He was born on January 22, 1932 in Canton, son to the late Clarence Gillett and Anne Morris Bice, and adoptive parents, Erwin and Bernice Smith. Jack graduated from Canton High School in 1948 and served in the Marine Corps aboard the U.S.S. Midway during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954 attaining rank of Sergeant.
Upon his return from service in 1954, Jack became employed by the...

Jack N. Smith, 86, of Canton passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 09, 2018. He was born on January 22, 1932 in Canton, son to the late Clarence Gillett and Anne Morris Bice,...

Memorial service for Mrs. Betty M. Dalton, 81, of Pierrepont, will be held later in the spring. Betty passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born July 13, 1936 in Pierrepont, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marian (Rogers) Lang. She attended the one room school house in Pierrepont until 1948 when she began attending school in Canton at Banford Elementary. Betty graduated from Canton...

Memorial service for Mrs. Betty M. Dalton, 81, of Pierrepont, will be held later in the spring. Betty passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was...

Mrs. Carrie J. Garrow, 84, of Canton died on Monday, January 01, 2018 while surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home, under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.
Carrie is survived by two daughters, Elaine Whiteford and husband Dave of Russell; Dayle Garrow and companion Steve Baker of Lyons, NY; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren; a son-in-law Steven Milligan, nieces and nephews.
Carrie is predeceased by her...

Mrs. Carrie J. Garrow, 84, of Canton died on Monday, January 01, 2018 while surrounded by family, in the comfort of her home, under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.
Carrie is survived...

On December 31st 2017 Leila D. Hastings passed away at her Morley home surrounded by her loving family and pets. Many people knew her as "Lee" or "Julie" over her years as proprietor of Hastings Country Store, Ye Olde Gin Mill and Hastings Rental properties.
Prior to 1966 when she and husband Glenn started their businesses, she worked as a waitress at the Gran View in Ogdensburg for over 9 years. Before that she clerked at Pelkey's Store on the...

On December 31st 2017 Leila D. Hastings passed away at her Morley home surrounded by her loving family and pets. Many people knew her as "Lee" or "Julie" over her years...

Mrs. Cora M. Bice, 95 of Canton and formerly of Russell, died on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus, Canton where she had been a resident since July 2017. Cora was born April 28, 1922 in West Pierrepont, the daughter of the late Edgar and Gertrude (Sibley) Eells. She attended West Pierrepont Country School until the eighth grade. On June 9, 1940, Cora was married to Almeron (Wes) Bice at the Russell United Methodist Church. Mr. Bice predeceased her in 1989....

Mrs. Cora M. Bice, 95 of Canton and formerly of Russell, died on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus, Canton where she had been a resident since July 2017. Cora was...

Funeral service for Michael J. Fifield, 62, of Pyrites, will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 9:00 am at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton with Pastor Michael Terrell, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Michael died on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society; P.O. Box...

Funeral service for Michael J. Fifield, 62, of Pyrites, will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 9:00 am at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton with Pastor Michael Terrell, officiating....

Mrs. Anna D. Miller, 78, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 while in the company of family at the United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg.
Anna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Neal Miller of Canton; three sons, Brian (Venetia) Miller of Canton; Shawn (Donna) Miller of Hermon and Allen (Jennifer) Miller of Buffalo; a daughter, Julie (Bill) Miller of Canton; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Marilyn...

Mrs. Anna D. Miller, 78, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 while in the company of family at the United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg.
Anna is survived by her...

Mr. Thomas J. Taylor, 57, of Canton passed away on December 7, 2017 at his home while under the care of friends and Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley; 6805 US Highway 11; Potsdam, New York 13676.
Thomas was born, September 8, 1960 in Potsdam, the son of the late Byron and Dorothy Taylor. A marriage to...

Mr. Thomas J. Taylor, 57, of Canton passed away on December 7, 2017 at his home while under the care of friends and Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley. In accordance with his wishes, there will be...

Rowena J. “Tootsie” Murdock, 55, of Norfolk passed away while in the company of family on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been a patient for a few days.
Tootsie was born August 27, 1962 in Malone, the daughter of Charlotte (Marks) Recore. She attended Franklin Academy in Malone. Tootsie was a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Community Nursing Home in Potsdam, St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena and she worked for United Helpers...

Rowena J. “Tootsie” Murdock, 55, of Norfolk passed away while in the company of family on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been a patient for a...